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Burj Islām, Syria

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30,000 Population 404/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Burj Islām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.5 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates35.6740°N, 35.8026°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 58 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 141 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 65 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 55 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 140 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 69 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 56 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 126 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 64 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 58 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 46 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 148 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 124 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 50 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 126 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 131 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 128 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 33 km
Jun 28, 1998 12 km E of Adana, Turkey M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 69 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 7.8 in Wettest

Burj Islām has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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